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Taiki Waititi’s latest failure underlines how dramatically things have gone wrong for a Hollywood figure who was critically adored not so long ago. The actor-writer-director’s early output speaks of a filmmaker with a distinct vision and a remarkably developed voice.…

Ridley Scott has brought us a chest-bursting alien, a Black Hawk down.,Thelma and Louise in a convertible, and Hannibal Lecter in posh Italian exile. He has made enough great films and TV shows for 10 illustrious careers — from The Duellists to Alien to Blade Runner to Gladiator to Hannibal to American Gangster. …

A cool video by Ripple Training demonstrates how to shoot underwater using your iPhone, and still getting a fully functional touch interface. Meet the Divevolk housing – 1st underwater full touchscreen diving housing for smartphones. Now you can shoot with…

William McKegg never imagined he would return to India to film a movie when he was backpacking around the country in the 1990s. Fast forward to 2023, McKegg and his New Zealand crew has shot a short film entirely in…

Disgraced broadcaster Kamahl Santamaria says he will be taking legal action against former employer TVNZ. Talking to Duncan Garner for the podcast Duncan Garner: Editor-in-Chief, Santamaria discussed his interactions with former colleagues, his mental health, and the impending legal action…

Every DP is aware that the iris in a lens controls exposure and, as a side effect, depth of field. But here are five things which aren’t so commonly known about it. Inside a lens, amongst the various glass elements,…

Welcome to the captivating world of screenwriting! This post is deWhether you’re a budding filmmaker or an enthusiast dreaming of seeing your stories come alive on the big screen, understanding the basics of screenwriting is crucial. This guide is designed…

After suitors flocked to a sci-fi project by Carl Rinsch, director of a single movie, the winner handed over money and control. They’re still fighting. Near the height of the streaming boom in the fall of 2018, a half-dozen studios…

Pasifika actors dominate the big screen in Taika Waititi’s latest film, ‘Next Goal Wins’. The movie is based on the true story of American Samoas Football team and their journey to the 2011 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Once dubbed “the…